Loreto Convent School Information

Loreto schools in India share the same foundational spirit as their Irish counterparts, beginning in 1841 when a group of seven sisters led by Mother Delphine Hart arrived in Calcutta (now Kolkata) from Rathfarnham, Ireland. Today, the network comprises nearly 30 institutions, including prestigious colleges and schools across major cities like Kolkata, Darjeeling, Delhi, Lucknow, and Shillong. These schools are renowned for pioneering women's education in India, blending high academic rigor with a deep-seated commitment to social justice and the "Loreto Ethos" of Truth, Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, and Joy. Beyond elite private education, the Loreto sisters in India are heavily involved in "Rainbow Schools" and literacy projects aimed at providing quality education to children from marginalized backgrounds, ensuring Mary Ward’s mission of empowering the "poor and the girl child" remains a living reality.